Stoned Soul Picnic Os Mutantes Cross Point

Cross Point

Marshmallow Coast delivers its most captivating album yet

circular keyboard patterns

with themes for Mothra Leo

and Joe Harriott—carved out its own identity

Stoned Soul Picnic Os Mutantes Cross PointStoned Soul Picnic features recordings from the earlier portion of Roy Ayers' career as a leader, prior to his increased focus on R&B and funk fusions. Instead, his attention was on soul jazz grooves and he leads a group of seven, including notable musicians like pianist Herbie Hancock, altoist Gary Bartz, bassist Ron Carter, and flutist Hubert Laws. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, hints at Ayers' eventual exploration of jazz conventions,